CBRE · 14 hours ago
Engineering Ops Manager (Will sit in Plainsboro, NJ)
Plainsboro, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $135K/yr
10+ years expCBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. The Engineering Operations Manager will lead a team responsible for managing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing operations for a GMP manufacturing facility, ensuring optimal performance and maintenance across multiple sites.
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Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and optimize long‑range preventive and corrective maintenance plans covering all mechanical, electrical, facility controls, and asset management systems
Oversee engineering operations across seven locations, ensuring consistent standards, reliability, and operational performance
Lead, train, and mentor a team of 11 engineers/technicians; set schedules, assign work, and conduct performance management to build technical depth and cross‑functional capability
Direct day‑to‑day mechanical, electrical, and building systems operations; provide support for troubleshooting and resolving moderately complex technical issues
Manage contractors, subcontractors, and third‑party performing maintenance and technical services
Oversee facility controls systems and asset management platforms; integrate client engineering and maintenance standards into all site operations
Support annual budget planning; evaluate and forecast O&M costs and ensure cost‑efficient execution of maintenance plans
Monitor engineering KPIs, drive efficiency initiatives, and conduct site assessments, peer reviews, and technical competency evaluations
Partner with clients on reconfigurations, operational changes, and lifecycle asset planning
Provide formal supervision to 9 employees across 8 different locations. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees
Coordinate and lead the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed
Assist team with operations and maintenance issues
Direct contractors, subcontractors, and engineers on the entire maintenance aspect
Supervise and lead the daily operations of facility controls and asset management systems
Support preparation of annual operating budgets. Evaluate, forecast, and manage operations and maintenance costs
Schedule maintenance activities aligning with customer operational requirements
Drive continuous improvement and innovation. Support the undertaking of peer reviews, site assessments, and technical competence evaluations
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues that may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes
Qualification
Required
Extensive background in Engineering
Strong communication and organizational skills required
Strong understanding of BMS and CMMS required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred, or minimum ten years of experience in commercial building/engineering operations or equivalent trade school training
GMP or Manufacturing related experience is a plus
Preferred
Candidates with oversight/responsibility for multiple locations
Benefits
Discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program
Company
CBRE
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.8BKey Investors
Athene Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
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Andrew Glanzman
Chief Executive Officer of CBRE’s Real Estate Investments
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